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Takeover chatter lit up Pepper Money, while Identitii ran hard after a regulator stepped in. At the other end, AMP slid despite higher profit, as investors weighed leadership change and legal costs.

PeopleIN Limited has appointed co-founder Tom Reardon as its new CEO and Managing Director, signaling continuity in leadership as the company reports a robust unaudited EBITDA of $16.1 million.

WT Financial Group has delivered a robust half-year performance with underlying net revenue up 19.3% and net profit after tax rising 14.4%, driven by adviser productivity and strategic investments.

AMP reported a 20.8% rise in underlying net profit after tax for FY25, powered by strong cashflows from its North platform and the successful launch of AMP Bank GO. The company also declared a final dividend and announced a CEO transition.

Talius Group reported a positive operating cash flow for the December quarter, alongside a 3% rise in subscriptions and a $4 million capital placement. The company also announced a CEO succession and expanded its international footprint with new pilot programs.

A takeover premium blew the doors off the Materials board this week, while one discounted equity raise did the opposite. Uranium names kept climbing on real production progress, and rare earths stayed in favour as governments and buyers circle supply.

A takeover offer lit up small caps, while one high-growth software name slid hard despite strong sector news. Resources dominated the winners list, but investors still punished dilution and discounted fundraisings.

VRX Silica Limited has locked in six binding offtake contracts totaling nearly 1 million tonnes per annum and appointed a new CEO, marking significant progress for its Arrowsmith North silica sand project.

Region Group has announced Greg Chubb as its new CEO and Managing Director, effective 9 March 2026, succeeding Anthony Mellowes who will step back from daily operations a day earlier.

VRX Silica Limited has announced a strategic leadership transition with Tony Swiericzuk appointed as CEO, succeeding Bruce Maluish who will step down in 2026 but remain on the board. This move positions VRX to advance its Arrowsmith North silica sand project towards production.

Woodside Energy Group announces the resignation of CEO Meg O’Neill, who will lead bp p.l.c., with Liz Westcott appointed Acting CEO as the company begins a formal succession process.

Janus Electric Holdings announces the resignation of CEO Ian Campbell, with interim leadership appointed as the company searches for a successor.